Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend is a stunning showcase of the finest contemporary jazz in Belgium. With a firm focus on the Belgian scene and new talent, there’s a lot to discover, especially at Sainte-Catherine, where there will be a new stage dedicated to new talent. In addition, the programme includes concerts at 32 indoor venues.
Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend delivers on its mission as a free festival where discovery, experience and connection with other people are key. Plenty of Belgian talent, new creations and some prominent names from the contemporary music scene, will transform the Brussels city centre into one big stage for world-class live music. The organisers announced that, in addition to the three main stages, there will be a lot more to see and enjoy, both in bars and in the streets.
New this year, is the collaboration with Flagey, Bozar, Botanique, Ancienne Belgique, and VK. "With this collaboration we emphasise our connection to the Brussels music scene. The program mirrors the vibrant diversity that characterises our capital", says organiser Gert Claes.
Bombataz at Bourse on Saturday
Programme
Grand Place
This stage will be the location for 'Contemporary Jazz' and will kick off on Friday, May 24 with an impressive line-up - Vitja Pauwels, Gert Jan Dreessen Quartet, Lara Rosseel - ARK and Dishwasher_.
On Saturday, Bozar takes the audience on a musical exploration with MaDaBa, Manu Hermia - Orchestra della Luna, John Ghost, Next.Ape and Kolinga (DRC/FR).
On Sunday: Don Marsh V, Tom Bourgeois Rumeurs, Macondo Trio and Camille-Alban Spreng's ODIL + Nina Kortekaas.
Place de la Bourse
This is all about 'Jazz & Beyond’ and the programme blatantly ignores the boundaries of jazz, although the connection with the genre will always be tangible.
On Friday, May 24, Botanique makes its mark as a program partner with Dushime. Making an appearance also will be Jean-Paul Groove, Kuna Maze and Don Kapot.
Saturday, May 25, the curatorial baton is passed to AB who created a catchy programme with funk and electro: Bombataz, The Helliocentrics (VK) and Lefto presents Jazz Cats Vol. 3: Moene x Bruno x Soet and Echofarmer.
Sunday, May 26, VK, the curating partner of this stage asked Fred Gata x Joël Francis (UK) to create a new collaboration for the festival and invited Jazmyn, Saudade Experiment and Nnavy (CH).
Next.Ape at Grand Place on Saturday
Place Sainte-Catherine
The' next generation stage' will be promoting the fresh artists of tomorrow and collaborates with the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, Conservatoire Royale de Bruxelles and Brussels Jazz Alert.
On Friday, May 24, Lucia Pires will be followed by: Kin Gajo, Kunde and Hypercontent.
On Saturday, Sébastiaen Hugue, Adriana Calvo. Nacele, ASKIP. and finally, This is the Omen and Le Ministère.
The final day, Sunday, May 26, starts early and festive with a ‘salsa matinee’ by Banda Bruselas. During the afternoon this next gen-stage will welcome Octet Nocturne, Ee Collective, Fujin & Seven Days Orchestra, HU! and Bex.
Check the full programme of Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend 2024.
